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January 22, 2012

Aretha Franklin cancels wedding plans

Author: James Jones - Categories: Insurance Glossary - Tags: Aretha Franklin, Wedding -


Browsing for wedding insurance policies may have been postponed by Aretha Franklin following the announcement she has put her nuptials on hold.

The singer revealed earlier this month that she and long-time friend Willie Wilkerson were engaged.

However, a newly-released statement has explained the summer ceremony Franklin spoke of is now unlikely to happen.

“Will and I have decided we were moving a little too fast and there were a number of things that had not been thought through thoroughly.

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January 13, 2012

Cut benefits for anti-social neighbours?

Author: James Jones - Categories: Insurance Glossary -

In 2013 local authorities will take control of council tax benefit and it is possible that others will follow Westminster’s example. Westminster is also thinking about reducing council tax benefit for people who do not make an effort to obtain employment.

December 15, 2011

The 2011 Hurricane Season in Under Five Minutes #riskymonday

Author: James Jones - Categories: Insurance Glossary - Tags: 2011 Hurricane, 2011 Hurricane Season, Hurricane Season, Season -

The 2011 hurricane season may be over, but that doesnt mean the damage from big storms has been repaired. Take a look at the entire season summed up in this outstanding video. Youll see every hurricane clearly labeled as the entire season plays out in under five minutes.

Check out the video and share your thoughts by commenting below or on Twitter using the hashtag #riskymonday.

#riskymonday, brought to you by Bankers Insurance Group, covers one important video highlighting the risks we face each week.

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December 9, 2011

Jedward organise couple’s TV wedding

Author: James Jones - Categories: Insurance Glossary - Tags: Tv Wedding, Wedding -


Irish twins Jedward are set to surprise a couple who volunteered to have their nuptials organised by a famous face in a new reality TV programme.

Airing on Channel 5, Celebrity Wedding Planner will follow the former X Factor stars as they arrange bride and groom Beluah and Jamess ceremony.

It seems wedding insurance may not have been high on Jedwards to-do list as they reportedly spent some of their £12,000 budget on a stuffed gorilla.

Other features chosen by the pair include a circus-style big top venue and fire eaters.

In order to ensure the duo do not stray too far into the ridiculous, Beluah and James friends are drafted in to help them decide what to include.

The wannabe singers shot to fame on the X Factor in 2009 and earlier this year they caused havoc when they stayed in the Celebrity Big Brother house alongside Kerry Katona and Amy Childs.

December 2, 2011

Squatters Rights

Author: James Jones - Categories: Insurance Glossary - Tags: Squatters, Squatters Rights -

We know from talking to our unoccupied property insurance clients that one of their main worries is that squatters might take over their empty house. If this happens it is essential to apply to the local court immediately for an Interim Possession Order. It should only take a few days to obtain and once it is served on the squatters they must leave within 24 hours. If they fail to do so they are committing a criminal offence and the police should be involved.

The idea of squatters’ rights comes from the fact that landlords cannot force their way in to their properties against the occupants’ wishes. It

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